Beautification and Restoration Underway at the Peteetneet

Photo by Denise Windley, paysonchronicle@gmail.com

Beautification and restoration are well underway at the Peteetneet, both on the grounds and body of the hundred-plus-year-old former schoolhouse on the hill. On Saturday, The Payson Chronicle spoke with Ray Wilson, Peteetneet Board Second VP, as he and Janean Dean, Events Coordinator, led volunteers in a rainy day of flower-planting. Scaffolding, meanwhile, signified the replacement of deteriorating sandstone, a project expected to be finished in three months. Crews were photographed this afternoon, May 20, at work on the Peteetneet building. For the complete story, pick up a copy of this week's edition of The Payson Chronicle.

"One of the most beautiful small parks in the nation" named Yard of the Week

Photo by Denise Windley, paysonchronicle@gmail.com

Our latest Yard of the Week has been referred to as "one of the most beautiful small parks in the nation."  And rightly so.  Pick up a copy of this week's edition for details.

Discussions on Water Continue in Payson

Brad Olson  is a lifelong local resident and longtime horticulturist.  He has spent the past forty years running his family's business, Olson's Garden Shoppe, and carries with him today a wealth of information on plant life and techniques suitable for a dry climate, such as ours.  He is pictured here with a selection of drought-tolerant grasses available at Olson's in Payson.   

Water was the topic of a well-attended town hall meeting hosted by the Payson Lions Club Friday night.  Check out this story in this week’s edition of The Payson Chronicle.  Join us next week when we share our conversation with Brad Olson, owner of Olson’s Garden Shoppe. Namely, we will share his professional wisdom and tips on desert-friendly landscaping plant life and techniques suitable to the local region.

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. 

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may be found in The Payson Chronicle and on our website at paysonchronicle.com.

SANDRA JEAN ARMSTRONG

Sandra Jean Brockbank Armstrong passed away peacefully May 14, 2015.  She was born December 2, 1935 in Payson, Utah to Starr L. and Grace Taylor Brockbank.  Services will be held Friday, May 22nd at 11:00 am at the Payson 8th Ward, 780 West 500 South.  Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Friday from 9:30 to 10:45 am.  Burial, Santaquin City Cemetery under the direction of Brown Family Mortuary, Santaquin.  

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. 

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may be found in The Payson Chronicle and on our website at paysonchronicle.com.

BROOKE ADAIR BARNES

Brooke Adair Barnes, age 23 of Elk Ridge, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015  surrounded by family at her home after a 4 year battle with leukemia.  She was born January 20, 1992 at Payson, Utah to Jeffrey D. and Vicki Lyn Holm Barnes.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 1:00 p.m., in the Elk Ridge, Utah LDS Stake Center, 185 East Ridge View Drive. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Monday, 6-8:00 p.m. or at the church Tuesday, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Local Artists Featured at Peteetneet: Payson Temple and Area Art

Pictured: Tausha Coates with an example of her Temple art
Photo by Denise Windley, paysonchronicle@gmail.com

By Dona Brian

The Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center and the Peteetneet Arts Council are proud to feature local artists Dave Merrill, Tausha Coates, and Kirk Richards in an outstanding display of the Payson Temple and area art in the Art Gallery at the Peteetneet.  This display will remain in our gallery throughout May and June.

We feel honored that these very talented artists chose to display their works of art with us, and hope that you will take this great opportunity to come and enjoy it while passing through Payson or coming to the temple open house.

We will be hosting a reception on Friday evening, May 22, from 6-8 PM, where you can come and meet the artists and they can share their paintings.  The event will take place at the Peteetneet, located at 10 North 600 East, Payson.

Regular visitor hours are from 10 AM until 4 PM, Monday through Friday.

YARD OF THE WEEK A PICTURE OF PAYSON PRESENT AND PAST

This edition’s Yard of the Week blends Payson history with a more contemporary style.   It is the yard of Jay and Mary Ann Lerwill, a lovely located in Payson’s core, that includes hints of the family’s long connection to the local economy and community.  Read the complete story in the May 13, 2015 print edition of The Payson Chronicle.